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Alaska primary residence but own a CA condo . AK will/estate vs CA? How different? More involved for CA will? Where found?
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Answered on November 26, 2013
You need to see a competent estate planning attorney right now. It doesn't matter what you put in your Alaska Will about the California property....
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Do lawyers ( even highly rated ones on AVVO )
have a right to tell a potential client NO to
representation?
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Answered on November 26, 2013
Attorneys in private practice decline to represent clients all the time for ethical and business reasons. Why would you want to be represented by...
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Do I need a living will, or a will, or do i need to appoint a family member or friend for a power of attorney?
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Answered on November 26, 2013
If you don't have a valid Will or trust you are allowing the state legislature to decide to whom and how your estate will be distributed. If you...
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How can we get conservatorship over my inlaws since they can no longer function on their own?
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Answered on November 26, 2013
You will need to petition the court in order to be appointed as conservator. This can be very difficult and traumatic for the parents and divisive...
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My mom is on Medicaid& is in a LTC facility-I transferred her life ins &want to change it back so she doesn't lose her benefits
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Answered on November 26, 2013
I assume that you were acting under a valid POA when you transferred the policy to yourself. As Attorney Farr has advised you now need to cure the...
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Is the Federal Govt able to sue for assets of relatives of Medicaid patients? If so, does this also apply to Medicare patients?
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Answered on November 26, 2013
It looks like you are discoverying what any elder law attorney could tell you. Medicare and Medicaid planning are very complex areas of the law. As...
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I am heir to 40% of my uncles estate, he passed away 25 yrs ago, why would it take so long for his grandson to have it done ?
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Answered on November 25, 2013
There is probably more to the story than you state. Are you sure you are an heir? Was there a Will that was probated? Is it possible that your...
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My Moms' attorney told her the gov't will take my inheritance if on disabilty
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Answered on November 25, 2013
It wouldn't effect SSDI or Soc Sec, but would Medicaid and SSI. The government wouldn't "take" the inheritance, but it would disqualify you for...
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Sunday i asked some questions that were not answered. I am the one who had dad who died and my mom, me & my sister split the
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Answered on November 25, 2013
You indicate that you already have lawyers. Go talk to them.
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If a husband deceases without a will, does his wife automatically get his share of the property or home held as joint tenants?
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Answered on November 25, 2013
I don't practice in California, but it is pretty much black letter law that when two people own propery as joint tenants, they share in the title....
